ISHPSSB off-year workshops began in 2006 as a way for members of the ISHPSSB community to meet in smaller settings built around a theme or topic. These were typically driven by graduate student organizers, and topics ranged from professional development to focused research topics.
The ISHPSSB Off-Year Workshop Committee invites proposals for off-year workshops taking place during 2020. We invite proposals for any workshop between April and December of 2020. While the society cannot provide financial support for off-year workshops, it will provide publicity, advice to organizers, and some funding to support graduate student travel.
Complete proposals will include the following information:
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Name, Affiliation, and Contact Information for Workshop Coordinator(s)
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Proposed Workshop Topic and Program
Help us pitch your workshop to ISHPSSB members: What is the topic of the proposed workshop? What are the basic elements of its organization? Why is a meeting on this topic, challenge, or problem necessary, important, or timely? Why is the proposed format appropriate given the goals of the meeting? How does it further the goals of ISHPSSB?
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Proposed Site
Things to consider: Why is the chosen site appropriate? What are its advantages? Is the venue accessible? Is the area well served with respect to air and ground transportation? Is the site difficult for international travelers to reach? Are there adequate housing options? Is A/V support available? Are the rooms air conditioned? Is there adequate parking?
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Proposed Date
Things to consider: Are the facilities available on the dates chosen? Are there conflicts with other meetings on similar topics?
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Expenses
ISHPSSB will not provide funding for off-year meetings, but the Committee will want to make sure, in the interest of the society, that costs to its members are reasonable and that the proposers have secured sufficient funding. Proposers should therefore provide actual or estimated costs for:
- Housing options
- Registration costs, if any
- Parking
- Banquet, if any
- Total costs for participants
Proposers should also document, as best they can, that they have secured funding appropriate for the size and style of their meeting.
If you need help or advice on estimating expenses, please contact
Proposals should meet the following requirements:
- Workshops should be organized around a particular theme, and do so in a way that appeals to the Society’s membership broadly.
- Workshops should be open to all members of the society, and location, venue and accommodations should be chosen to make participation affordable, accessible and convenient.
- Workshops should be organized so as to foster the society’s ideals of interdisciplinarity and international research collaboration, and should promote open interactions between members from graduate students to senior faculty.
Proposals are to be sent to
If you think you may be interested in hosting an off-year workshop, we strongly encourage you to reach out to members of the committee as soon as possible. We can provide advice on a range of issues from topics, program planning and funding.